REVIEW
By Iris Estrada
Rishi Tea
$ 8.99
for a 15-count box
Aquiem
$ 11.95 www . aquiem . net
AQUIEM ® is water specially designed for brewing coffee and tea , blended with essential minerals that enhance the taste and aroma of your beverage . www . rishi-tea . com
Rishi Tea sells award-winning , Organic and Fair Trade Certified™ loose leaf teas , fresh each season and direct from tea gardens around the world . Flavors include green tea , oolong , chai , chamomile , hibiscus , ginger – and more .
We sampled all the tasty teas that Rishi has to offers – each one delivering smooth and robust flavor . The aroma was strong and permeated the senses as soon as you opened a packet .
A crowd favorite was the caffeine-free Tumeric Ginger . The lemon-ginger blend had hints of soothing licorice root and sweet orange zest and lemongrass that helped balance out the spicy ginger .
In a 20-person taste-test , the majority found a definite improvement in their coffee , saying it tasted “ less bitter ” when using Aquiem as opposed to regular tap or bottled water .
However , the difference in taste was extremely noticeable among those who drank their coffee black – without any added cream or sugar .
“ I don ’ t put sugar or milk in ( my coffee ) so there ’ s nothing there to hide the flavor . The difference is very noticeable , I ’ d definitely recommend this to anyone who drinks their coffee black or who has a refined taste in coffee .” Iris Estrada .
Tea drinkers had similar responses , noting a robust and bold flavor when using Aquiem .
“ I didn ’ t have to steep my tea as long as I usually do , the flavor just pops ,” Patricia Walton .
If you need a caffeine fix , we suggest their Masala Chai – a strong , full-bodied black tea layered with deeply aromatic , traditional chai spices such as cinnamon , cardamom , and cloves .
“ This is hands down the best tea I ’ ve ever had . I always add a bit of honey to my tea but I didn ’ t need any for all the Rishi tea samples . They were so flavorful ! I love the Tropical Green Tea . You can really taste the hint of mango in it , it ’ s my favorite !” Lillian Beach .
Would you like us to review your product ? Contact Iris Estrada on iris @ luxuryhotelassociation . org
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